た	ね
種

noun

1. seed (e.g. of a plant), pip, kernel, stone (e.g. of a peach).
2. progeny, offspring, issue, breed.
3. paternal blood, lineage.
4. sperm, semen, seed.
5. cause, source, seed, origin.
6. material (e.g. for an article), matter (e.g. of a story), subject (of discussion), theme, (news) copy, source (of a story).
7. Food term.ingredient, main ingredient (of a piece of sushi), leaven.
8. mechanism (of a magic trick, etc.), secret, trickery.
9. Messages.hanaf.10-point card, tane, animal card. Usually written with kana alone. Oft. as タネ.